2026 native seed propagation is underway! This year we have moved our plant propagation activities to Providence Greenhouses in Arnold and the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Dairy Farm location in Gambrills under the leadership of RePollinate Anne Arundel project coleaders Lauren Toomey (UME Master Gardener) and Patchin Curtis (Anne Arundel County Watershed Steward), along […] Continue reading "Native Plant Propagation 2026 is Underway!"
The first week of May brought so many new and exciting ways to celebrate native plants across our region. Leonardtown First Friday On May 1, we were on hand to celebrate the relaunch of the Leonardtown Butterfly Trail. Through collaboration with other members of the Butterfly Trail committee, there’s now a new Butterfly Trail brochure […] Continue reading "Native Plant Month is in full swing in Southern Maryland!"
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the special women in our lives. Give mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day! Give the gift of native plants or a Wild Ones membership!! Give Her Native Plants! Skip the ornamental plants or cut flower arrangements. Visit our native plant swap on Saturday, May 9, 10 […] Continue reading "Give the Gift of Native Plants for Mother’s Day 2026"
Happy May! Thank you to all our chapter members who were involved in various activities and events during April to celebrate Earth Month and National Native Plant Month. But wait… there’s more! May 2026 has been declared Maryland Native Plant Month by Governor Wes Moore. This designation celebrates the essential role that native plants play […] Continue reading "May 2026 is Native Plant Month in Southern Maryland!"
In a press release on Earth Day (April 22, 2026), the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Commission on the Environment announced its 2025 Sustainability Awards. Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay is proud to share that the winners in all three categories are partners with our chapter in promoting native plants through education, advocacy, and […] Continue reading "Three Partners Sweep 2025 Sustainability Awards"
Have you noticed that partnerships are key to successful nonprofits? Did you know that Wild Ones partners with Homegrown National Park? In this third post in our ongoing series of nonprofit organizations, we introduce you to Homegrown National Parks, whose work aligns with the Wild Ones mission to promote native landscapes through education, advocacy and […] Continue reading "Nonprofit Spotlight – Homegrown National Park"
Spring is in full swing for Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay! 🌷🎡From spring “cleaning” in three of our partner gardens to installing a new pollinator garden at the Good Earth Natural Food Company, we are enjoying getting back out in the fresh air with our hands in the soil. ICYMI – In Case You Missed It […] Continue reading "April 2026 Happenings"
Attendees of our March Garden Chat were treated to an inspiring presentation by chapter member, Miranda Yourick, owner of Earthly Delights Native Gardening. Miranda’s presentation “The Garden is a Mirror”, made me realize that I have a wild, witchy, whimsical garden, accented with paths and architectural elements that bring me joy. We hope you enjoy […] Continue reading "March 2026 Garden Chat – “The Garden is a Mirror”"
On March 27th, 2026, Senate Resolution 665 was approved with unanimous bipartisan consent in the United States Senate designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month! This year, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) was the lead sponsor and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) the bipartisan cosponsor of this important native plant resolution. Thank you Senators Hyde-Smith and […] Continue reading "April 2026 is National Native Plant Month!!!"
The is the third post in a 3-post series inspired by the recommendations of Shaun McCoshum, in which he inspires us, as stewards of the land, to shift our focus from doing no harm to doing least harm when managing our yards. In our first post, we presented McCoshum’s ideas and discussed the 50 degree […] Continue reading "Spring Cleaning and Mowing with Intentionality – Part 3"